API Care and Counselling, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API), is proud to organise this workshop on helping children to build resilience in the modern world today.
BACKGROUND
Bullying in primary schools and on social media are a growing concern. However, some children are more susceptible to experiencing increased anxiety, low moods and poor self-esteem as a result. What makes some children more resilient in the face of such social challenges? This workshop uses an evidence-based approach to answer this vital question, and provides parents, caregivers, and teachers with practical tips to support primary school children.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN?
- Understanding bullying and its impact
- Practical first steps if your child is bullied
- Research studies about key aspects of resilience in children
- Ways to improve the resilience of your child
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
- Parents, caregivers, or teachers of children in primary school
- Anyone interested in understanding and building up resilience in primary school children
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
DR MATTHEW LIM, D.PHIL (OXFORD), PH.D (UCL)
Dr Matthew Lim completed his specialist training in child and adolescent mental health services. This has given him the experience of working with high-risk individuals with severe emotion regulation difficulties, and children and adolescents with mood and anxiety concerns. Matthew also completed his training in the social service sector, offering individual consultancy and group workshops to foster parents. His clinical and consultancy work has been informed by behavioural, cognitive, systemic and attachment ideas. He is currently working in a tertiary mental health clinic and teaches clinical psychology in a local university.
PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK
“New perspectives shared and questions raised were thought-through and answered sincerely.”
“Informative trainer who provides examples and takes questions readily.”